Mood swings or emotional turmoil are enough to get both bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD) mixed up. It’s too easy to assume that they are the same, with both having intense emotions and unstable behavior. However, it’s best to know the difference so that you or your loved ones can receive the proper […]

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Think about the people in your life who make you feel seen and heard. These are the ones who check in, encourage you, and actually listen—without judgment. If you don’t have that kind of support in your immediate circle, don’t worry. That’s where professional help comes in, and it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. […]

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Could your environment be affecting your mental health more than you think? Discover the crucial link between air pollution and depression in older adults, based on groundbreaking Harvard research. Highlights of the Article: A study reveals harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of depression in older adults. While numerous studies […]

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Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. With no identifiable cause and no accepted treatment plan, this often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition has been causing confusion not only for the medical community but for the individuals who have to deal with the realities of this condition on a daily […]

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New research study shows how everyday physical activities, such as climbing stairs, can improve personal well-being. The benefits of physical activity on physical and mental health are well known. However, the different subtypes of physical activity are not always considered. Exercise activities are structured physical activities that are done over a prolonged time and require […]

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A recent study examined the association between the use of prescription opioids, depression and anxiety disorders. In the past two decades the United States has seen a sharp, five-fold increase in opioid prescription use. Dubbed the “opioid epidemic”, the consequences of this rise have been linked to misuse of the drug, as well as an […]

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs because of traumatic experiences. One study found that almost 15% of emergency room physicians experience PTSD because of on-the-job stress. With over 1.5 million cases in the US alone, frontline and second-line healthcare workers are exposed to higher levels of stress that could negatively affect their mental health. Italy has […]

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Scientists try to find molecules that can be used as biochemical markers of depression – to predict who is at risk of developing depression. Major depressive disorder or clinical depression is a mood disorder that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Depression is characterised by depressed mood, inability to feel pleasure, and altered cognitive […]

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